Journalism Faces Many Challenges, Solutions Needed - Vijender Gupta

Seminar & Award Ceremony Organized by Webvarta Concludes on Eve of Hindi Journalism Day'Journalism Builds Trust Among People' - Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi:-  On the eve of Hindi Journalism Day, Webvarta National News Agency and Hindi daily organized an ideological seminar and award ceremony on Saturday at the Deputy Chairman Hall, Constitution Club of India. Journalists, litterateurs and social workers from across the country participated.Journalists are Bridge Between Govt & People: Vijender Gupta Chief Guest and Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said journalists act as a bridge between the government and the public. In a democracy it is essential that the government's message reaches the people and people's problems reach the government. He expressed concern that journalism today faces many challenges. Due to rising competition, factual news is often getting sidelined. 'Earlier, leaders feared what a journalist wrote, but today the situation has changed'.Hindi Journalism is Foundation of Credibility: Naqvi

Guest of Honour and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Hindi journalism is a glorious heritage of the country. Hindi plays a key role in enhancing India’s reputation on the global stage today. Hindi journalism creates an environment of trust and credibility in society.Media Drifting Away Under Market Pressure: Prof. Chandrakanta 
BJP spokesperson Vijay Shankar Sonkar Shastri said it is unfortunate that proceedings of committees related to Hindi are also written in English. Former minister Deshraj Karnwal described literature and journalism as pillars of democracy. Former minister Sandeep Valmiki raised concern over the financial condition of journalists and urged them to practice fair and truthful journalism. Prof. Chandrakanta of Shyama Prasad Mukherji College said media is moving away from its core role under market and marketing pressure. She stressed the need for journalists' safety and financial independence.Trend of Becoming Journalist via Mobile is Dangerous: Mukesh Gupta Presiding over the session, Mukesh Gupta, CMD of Graphics Add, said the trend of becoming a journalist solely through mobile phones is harming serious journalism. Speaker Vinay Kumar Singh said India alone gives the message of peace and Buddha to the world.Webvarta Editor Raises Journalists’ Issues  Webvarta Editor Saeed Ahmed highlighted the difficult conditions of journalists, citing the late journalist Rajesh Awasthi of Meerut, and urged the government to take concrete steps for their welfare. He also spoke about Webvarta’s long-term services and thanked all guests and participants. The program was anchored by Ali Adil Khan and Sadia Alim.18 Personalities Honoured At the end, 18 individuals including Aamir Rizvi, Sanjay Sharma, Anwar Ahmad Noor, Renu Joshi, Shan Mohammad, Anita, Maulana Abdul Rashid, Dr. Indira Mishra, Dr. Sukhram, Shivani Jalota, Shamshad Masoodi, Bilal Ahmed, Rani Khan, Tiwari Ji, Sadanand Vishwas, Imran Kaleem were honoured by Webvarta for their contribution to journalism and social service.